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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 11:35

Protesting tanker owners ‘had 18 years to comply’

Fuel tanker owners have had 18 years to comply with the mandatory ADR requirements for the transport of flammable liquids, including a year since the transport ministry set a deadline for their compliance, a road transport department (TOM) representative told the Cyprus Mail on Tuesday. The department said the tanker owners did not have a […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 11:30

Travere wins FSGS approval for FILSPARI, a milestone for holders including Armistice Capital

Travere Therapeutics spent the first half of 2026 converting a single approved medicine into a broader commercial and pipeline story. A rare-disease drugmaker built around FILSPARI, its treatment for two serious kidney conditions, Travere reached full approval in a new indication, posted its first quarter of non-GAAP profitability, and struck a licensing deal for an […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 11:30

Trump and the threshold of pain

It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave. So what if the Iranians also declare a victory (with a lot more accuracy)? The ‘nuclear weapons’ that gave Trump (and Israeli leader Binyamin Netanyahu) a pretext […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 11:22

Former Diko MP Kleanthous dead at 78

Former Diko MP Nikos Kleanthous died on Tuesday at the age of 78. Born in Larnaca in 1948, he was of Diko’s founding members in 1976 and was later appointed by Archbishop Makarios III’s restored government the following year to the committee investigating the circumstances surrounding the 1974 coup d’état. He was elected to parliament […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 11:10

Black Cube ‘stands firmly behind its evidence’ in Videogate case

Israeli private intelligence agency Black Cube on Tuesday said that it “stands firmly behind” the evidence it amassed before producing a video which alleged campaign finance lawbreaking on the part of President Nikos Christodoulides and his associates, which was subsequently dismissed by the government’s investigator. “Corruption is a phenomenon that harms economies and impedes legitimate business activity. Black […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:56

Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says

Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan. The plan foresees Lebanese army troops confiscating weapons from the Iran-aligned Hezbollah group in parts of southern Lebanon and phased withdrawals […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:56

Authorities removing illegal huts from Larnaca beach

Caravans and unauthorised huts are being removed from a Larnaca beach on Tuesday, after the interior ministry’s deadline to vacate the area expired a few days ago. The authorities, with the help of the police, started removing caravans and demolishing constructions early on Tuesday from the beach close to the Larnaca nautical club. Four caravans […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:51

FIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl

World football’s governing body FIFA has appointed a disciplinary and ethics prosecutor to investigate the post-match brawl that erupted after Spain’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina in a chaotic World Cup final. Tensions boiled over after Spain secured their second World Cup title courtesy of an extra-time winner from winger Ferran Torres. Argentina had already […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:45

Court upholds man’s conviction for sexual abuse of minor

A man convicted for sexual offences against a minor has seen his appeal dismissed by the court of appeal, which upheld the prison sentences of eight months to three years imposed by the Limassol criminal court. In a July 9 ruling made public on Tuesday, the court of appeal said the man had been found […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:44

UEFA president Ceferin boycotted World Cup final

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin refused to attend Sunday’s World Cup final following a series of disagreements between the European governing body and FIFA over disciplinary procedures, refereeing logistics, and match operations, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. A central point of contention was FIFA’s decision to suspend the implementation of an […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:39

Cyprus EU presidency strengthened shipping voice, shipowners say

The Cyprus Union of Shipowners (CUS) has praised Cyprus for strengthening the country’s maritime influence during its six-month presidency of the Council of the European Union, which ended on June 30.  Cyprus, which assumed the rotating presidency on January 1 before handing it to Ireland on July 1, held the role for the second time after its first […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:32

Oil prices ease as mediators propose US-Iran ceasefire

Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with markets weighing reports of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran against an exchange of fresh attacks between the two and threats of a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis. Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell 96 cents, or 1.1%, to $88.26 per barrel by 0630 GMT. U.S. […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:22

World Cup grand finale came alive at Alphamega

Alphamega Hypermarkets offered football fans an authentic celebration with a special event held for the World Cup final. On a night fitting for the world’s biggest football competition, Alphamega Hypermarket welcomed fans of all ages for an experience filled with excitement, entertainment and surprises. On Sunday, July 19, 2026, Alphamega Hypermarket in Engomi became a […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:11

Britain’s new PM to cut taxes on electricity bills

The government of new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will cut taxes on electricity bills, Downing Street said in a statement on Tuesday, as he attempts to deliver on his promises to ease a cost-of-living crisis. The British government is planning to remove the value-added tax (VAT) from domestic electricity bills from October 1, the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 10:04

Free potato dishes, live music and tradition at festival

This summer has a lot in store – music festivals, village festivities, seaside parties and loud concerts. The events agenda is packed with things to do, places to visit, performances to watch and this week, one festival offers tasty treats to eat! It is time for the 12th Pancyprian Potato Festival of Avgorou, where the […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 09:16

Motorway in Polemidia area closes for cleaning

The right lane of the Limassol-Paphos motorway, near the Limassol general hospital exit in Polemidia area, closed at 9am on Tuesday for cleaning works. Traffic is therefore being channelled through the left lane. The police have urged motorists to drive slowly, maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead and follow temporary signs.

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 09:05

Petrol station owners protesting over new decree

Petrol station owners are protesting outside the presidential palace on Tuesday morning, demanding President Nikos Christodoulides’ intervention over a decree issued by the transport minister that would see up to 90 per cent of fuel tankers immobilised under new ADR requirements. The protesters are expected to gather at the GSP stadium at 10am and proceed […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:55

Accident closes motorway near Ayios Tychonas

An accident just after 7.30am on Tuesday caused the Limassol-Nicosia motorway, near Ayios Tychonas, to partly close. The police provided assistance to those involved in the accident and facilitated traffic for morning commuters. The scene was cleared at around 8am. No injuries were reported.

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:47

‘I will not become the president of partition’

President Nikos Christodoulides stressed he would “not become the president of partition” and that the continuation of the Republic of Cyprus was an “absolute red line”. Speaking on Monday evening at an event at the presidential palace to mark the coup d’état and the Turkish invasion, on July 15 and 20, 1974, respectively, Christodoulides said […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:26

Five arrested in overnight police operations, 101 booked for speeding

Five people were arrested overnight across Cyprus for various offences, including possession of drugs and illegal residence, as police continued checks and raids in urban areas to crack down on crime and instil a sense of security among the public. The police pulled over 449 vehicles and checked 555 drivers and passengers. Three hundred reports […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:25

US military completes its latest strikes on Iran, marking the 10th successive night of attacks

The U.S. military said late on Monday it finished its latest round of strikes on Iran, saying it hit Iranian military command centers, missile and drone launch sites, maritime capabilities and air defense systems. The U.S. Central Command made the announcement in a post on social media website X. The latest round of U.S. strikes […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:17

Power cuts across Cyprus due to Dhekelia plant fault

A fault at Dhekelia’s power plant on Tuesday morning led to power cuts in various areas of Cyprus. The Transmission System Operator said the fault happened at 6.50am and that “continuous efforts are being made to restore electricity the soonest possible”.

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:12

Borrowers group welcomes increased competition in Cyprus banking sector

The Cyprus Borrowers Protection Association (Syprodat) has welcomed the launch of the public share offering for the proposed Pancyprian Cooperative Bank, while stressing that the project’s success will ultimately depend on transparency, sound corporate governance and restoring public trust. The association’s intervention comes after the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) approved the prospectus for […]

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Kıbrıs 21.07.2026 08:08

Sunny and yellow-warning hot, danger of forest fires high

Tuesday starts off with a yellow warning for high temperatures, expected to peak at 41C inland, and a red alert for forest fires. The warning for high temperatures is valid from 1pm till 4.30pm. The forestry department has called on the public to be very careful, particularly when in the countryside, as a spark could […]

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